Bird Flu (H5N1) in New South Wales — Live Detections & Tracker
Live tracking of confirmed and suspected avian influenza (H5N1) detections across New South Wales, drawn from the DAFF National outbreak dataset, state agencies, and verified community reports. This page updates automatically as new surveillance data lands.
Latest detections in New South Wales
| Reported | Species | Locality | Status |
| 04-09-2026 | Unknown species | — | ◌ Unconfirmed |
| 04-09-2026 | Hutton's shearwater | Corindi | ◌ Unconfirmed |
| 04-09-2026 | Greater crested tern | Warriewood | ◌ Unconfirmed |
| 04-09-2026 | Greater crested tern | Port Kembla | ◌ Unconfirmed |
| 04-09-2026 | Greater crested tern | Northern Beaches | ◌ Unconfirmed |
| 04-09-2026 | White-fronted Tern | Merimbula | ● Confirmed |
| 04-09-2026 | Greater Crested Tern | Wonboyn | ● Confirmed |
| 03-09-2026 | Greater crested tern | Windang | ◌ Unconfirmed |
| 03-09-2026 | Greater crested tern | Port Kembla | ◌ Unconfirmed |
| 02-09-2026 | Australian Gull-billed Tern | Dolphin Point | ● Confirmed |
| 02-09-2026 | Greater Crested Tern | Warriewood | ● Confirmed |
| 02-09-2026 | Shearwater Species | Corindi Beach | ● Confirmed |
| 02-09-2026 | Greater Crested Tern | Port Kembla | ● Confirmed |
| 01-09-2026 | Australian tern | Dolphin Point | ◌ Unconfirmed |
| 31-08-2026 | Greater Crested Tern | Bermagui | ● Confirmed |
See all 36 New South Wales detections on the live bird flu map →
Frequently asked questions
Is bird flu currently in New South Wales?
Yes. As of 06-09-2026, Avian Flu Watch lists 36 H5N1 detections in New South Wales, the most recent reported on 04-09-2026. 34 of these were recorded in the last 28 days. See the live map for exact locations and details of each detection.
What should I do if I find sick or dead birds in New South Wales?
Do not touch or handle sick or dead wild birds or animals. Report suspected bird flu immediately by calling the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888. Keep pets away from dead wildlife, and wash your hands thoroughly if you have had any contact.
Can humans or pets catch H5N1 from wild birds?
Human infections with H5N1 are rare and almost always follow close, unprotected contact with infected birds or heavily contaminated environments. The practical risk to the general public is currently assessed as low, but avoid handling sick or dead birds, and keep dogs and cats away from bird carcasses — mammals including pets can be infected by scavenging.
Where does this data come from?
Detections are drawn from official Australian government surveillance (the DAFF National outbreak dataset and state agencies such as SA DPIRD and Agriculture Victoria), international reporting via WOAH, and community-submitted links that are verified by a moderator before appearing. Confirmed and unconfirmed events are always labelled separately.